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The 18-year-old was captain of Rochdale’s youth team last season and signed after impressing on trial.

“I am really pleased to sign for Accrington Stanley,” Martin told the club's official website. "I can’t wait for the season to start now.

“I have been here three or four weeks and they are a great set of lads who I can learn a lot off. They have helped me settle in and I have some great players to compete with

“The gaffer (James Beattie) has obviously played at the highest level and he is there to get advice from and the likes of Luke Joyce, Nicky Hunt and Josh Windass are great players who I can learn from.

“I can play in midfield, on the wing or in the hole, wherever the gaffer wants to be to be honest.”

Martin admits League Two football will be a change for him, but is looking forward to the challenge.

“The step up from youth team football to League Two is a massive leap as it is a lot quicker, especially with the pace and power, and I will have to adapt. I need to bulk up a bit but I will get there.

“I have always wanted to be a footballer and it is hard, at 18, looking for a club but Accrington has given me the chance and now I have got to work the hardest I can to make the most of it.

“It’s great to have the chance, you only have to look at what Connor Mahoney did last season. He played three or four games for Accrington and was snapped up by Blackburn Rovers and so you never know what can happen.

“My immediate aim is to try and break into the squad. I am only young but I have got to do everything I can to get in the gaffer’s eyeline in training.”

Manager Beattie said: "This is all about Connor’s development and gives him a chance to continue impressing us in training and on a match day. He’s a good prospect and this is a chance for him to continue improving."